In this issue of Pediatric Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Elizabeth Barnert, David Keller, and Michael DeBaun bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Health of Youth in the Carceral System. Top experts examine the health of youth in the juvenile legal system, adult criminal legal system, and immigration detention system, as well as the impact of adult carceral involvement on families, including newborns and young children. By providing a broad view of health, addressing the carceral system's historical and racist roots, and considering suggested policy reforms along with the voices of families and providers in the system, this issue provides a better understanding of this complex topic-not only for pediatricians practicing behind bars but also for community providers and researchers seeking to advance health equity. Contains 15 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including pediatrician tools for addressing parental incarceration; preventing youth incarceration: lessons for child health professionals; mental health and substance use disorder treatment for youth in custody; sexual and reproductive health care in youth custody settings; chronic medical disease management for youth in custody; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on health of youth in the carceral system, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.
